None of the council's buildings have the same cladding as Grenfell, where around 80 people died when a fire ripped through the block on June 14.

However after the tragedy, Nottingham City Homes, which manages the council’s social housing, carried out a review of fire safety in conjunction with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), and also consulted with tenants.

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Councillor Jane Urquhart, the portfolio holder for planning, housing and heritage at the council, said: “All our high-rise blocks have current fire risk assessments and are fully compliant with current regulations.

"However, following the Grenfell fire, we wanted to reassure tenants and ourselves that everything possible was being done to ensure buildings are safe.

“It’s hugely disappointing that the Government has backtracked on its commitment to provide support to councils on safety measures.

Grenfell Tower (Image: PA)

"But this issue is so important that we simply have to go ahead with the recommended improvements as a priority, despite the impact this will have on other planned housing schemes which will now have to be reduced or delayed.

“Along with other councils up and down the country, we will continue to press Government ministers to be true to their word and come up with the financial support promised.”

"Following the devastating Grenfell Tower tragedy, we believe the installation of sprinkler systems in all our high rise blocks is now necessary for tenants to feel as safe as they can be in their own homes.

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A spokeswoman for the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) said: "Public safety is paramount which is why, following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, we set up a comprehensive building safety programme to ensure a fire like this can never happen again.

"Building owners are responsible for ensuring their buildings are safe for residents and we expect building owners to fund fire safety measures. But councils should contact DCLG as soon as possible to discuss their position if they have any concerns about funding fire safety works.

"Government will consider financial flexibilities for councils who need to undertake essential fire safety work to make a building safe."